Moms of 3 boys, how is it?

[Anonymous]

Will be having our third boy soon. Was initially shocked bc I swore my last was a girl but alas that isn’t the case. I’m just thinking about the older years of 3 boys and getting nervous. Mamas please share!

[Anonymous]

Loud! Mine are 7,6 and 3. Very physical. My husband is often primary parent now because of wrestling, rough housing. I think a strong male figure is so necessary. Our basement is half gym with mats, a ceiling rope and big speakers to play thumping music. Weekends they are riding bikes, weed whacking, making forts. I feel like i have hardened my personality to discipline in a very matter of fact way. But they don't hold grudges. I run a tight ship but am very physically affectionate and rough house myself, holding them upside down and throwing them on the couch. I feel God gave me boys for a reason. It's harder for me to project my neuroses about weight, appearance, social totem poles onto them.

[Anonymous]

PP here - I know my boys are still young but what I predict is their farts will be smellier, their aggression amongst eachother able to do more damage and the grocery bill exponentially bigger.

[Anonymous]

One of mine spends most of his time reading and playing chess on line or watching youtube videos about chess. He would spend 24.7 in his room if we let him!

One is really into sports. He is a really shy and anxious kid - has never given us a moment of trouble as he is terrified of breaking rules or upsetting anyone.

The third is into art and music. He is a chatterbox and hangs out with us more but is also a pretty easy going kid. He does a lot of drawing, plays an instrument, and also loves youtube.

They get along but they aren't close - they all have such different interests and personalities.

[Anonymous]

Mine are 7, 5, 2. It’s great! And I hate all ball sports. We just had a princess phase (their choice - the middle one has a female BFF at school and it spread) and now are super into wild animals and dragons.

The oldest is a nerd like his parents but I think the younger two won’t be as much. I find it easier not to have to worry about gender politics among them and not to have to worry when they should stop showering together etc.

[Anonymous]

Post on the teen years boards to get perspective from moms of teen boys.

[Anonymous]

Mine are 9, 9, and 11. They are so affectionate and sweet. They love to wrestle, but they love their books, crafts and quiet time too. It's so much fun. I can't stand to think of them moving out one day.

[Anonymous]

Loud, unbelievably active, and adorable.

[Anonymous]

My 3 sons are 23, 20, and 16. I really thought my youngest was a girl, too! I don't know what it's like to have a daughter, but I can tell you that in raising my sons, I laughed and learned more than I ever imagined I would as a parent. Don't be nervous; just enjoy them. I found that boys are far sweeter, deeper, and more thoughtful than they're given credit for. And, remember when they're wrestling and moving all around, that's often how they're showing affection and learning.

[Anonymous]

OP here. Thanks for the input everyone. I was having a sense of gender disappointment finding my third was a boy when I really wanted a girl. But thankful to even have a #3 and believe everything happens for a reason!

[Anonymous]

Mine are 9, 10 and 12. I was convinced all three were girls. You'd think that by the third, I would have known better.

Like a PP, my boys are all very different from each other, and all very wonderful. Our house is busy, but also full of humor and love. I have no idea what it would be like with a girl in the mix, but I can't really imagine it would be better, maybe different, I guess, but I'm happy with what we have.

[Anonymous]

4, 7, & 10 here. Agree with loud! So freakin loud! They are seriously best buds, and when they do argue, they get over it very quickly. We’re 4 weeks into quarantine and they’re still playing together fairly well - no complaints from any of them!

[Anonymous]

Love having 3 boys. Mine are 7.5, 6 and 2. The older two are very close, and they both adore the younger one. My boys are loud and very physical with each other, but they also are very affectionate with me. Each of them have their own unique personalities and interests.

[Anonymous]

My neighbor has 6 boys -- from 22 down to 3. She's a great mom and you can see she really enjoys her boys. She does feel *special* as the only female in the house. The boys seem protective of her.

[Anonymous]

My mom had 3 boys before she had me, her only girl.

Boys #1 and #3 have always been gentle, sensitive, and quiet. In their room reading, building model trains and planes. etc. Easily upset. My mom suspected they were gay since they were toddlers and she was right. Boy #2 rough and ready. Sports all the way. They are only 18 months apart and still inseparable in their 30s. They all went to the same undergrad (College Park). It's almost like my mom had triplets.

I loved having 3 big brothers. I came along 4 years after my mom thought she was done.